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DVD Black Markets in Karachi: Why Pirated Bollywood Still Thrives in 2026

DVD Black Markets in Karachi: Why Pirated Bollywood Still Thrives in 2026

The DVD Black Markets in Karachi live and work surprisingly well in an era of streaming platforms, releases of movies internationally, and so on. Although these run on a number of Indian movies, pirated DVDs

Shutdown Calls Shake Balochistan, But Pakistan’s Cities Refuse to Pause

Shutdown Calls Shake Balochistan, But Pakistan’s Cities Refuse to Pause

Shutdown calls strike parts of Balochistan as opposition-related demonstrations resulted in the shutdown of markets, transport paralysis, and increased security in Quetta and the surrounding areas. The move was supported by a joint opposition front

Multan Faces Utility Disruptions as Unpaid Workers Push City to the Brink

Multan Faces Utility Disruptions as Unpaid Workers Push City to the Brink

Multan Experiences Disruption of Utility following mounting rage among sanitation and utility employees due to delayed payments and broken promises by contractors. During an emergency press conference, the leaders of All Pakistan Federation of United

Why Islamabad Is Still One of the World’s Safest Cities — Even in Uncertain Times

Why Islamabad Is Still One of the World’s Safest Cities — Even in Uncertain Times

The fact that Islamabad Safest City is set to rank among the world’s safest in 2025 is more than just a headline, but it also speaks volumes about Pakistan's capital changing the perception of the

Gatar Law: Fear, Fines, and the Question of Safer Cities

Gatar Law: Fear, Fines, and the Question of Safer Cities

The abrupt interest in the Gatar law has brought about a bigger debate that transcends much deeper than a missing manhole cover. The law is, at its most fundamental level, an expression of urban frustrations,

When a Viral Clip Shakes Sacred History: Punjab’s Heritage Under Scrutiny

When a Viral Clip Shakes Sacred History: Punjab’s Heritage Under Scrutiny

A viral video of a section of an old gurdwara in Punjab, Pakistan, being used to cook has brought much debate, outrage, and cross-examination across borders. The images, which were quickly shared on social media

25 Years Later: Why Basant Means More Than Just Kite Flying

25 Years Later: Why Basant Means More Than Just Kite Flying

After twenty-five years, Basant still remains in the cultural recollection of North India more than most seasonal festivals. Although the skies used to take centre stage of the celebration with colourful kites, the festival has

Traffic Shake-Up in Islamabad: Traffic Leaves Commuters in a Scramble for New Routes

Traffic Shake-Up in Islamabad: Traffic Leaves Commuters in a Scramble for New Routes

This week, Islamabad awoke with a sudden Islamabad Traffic shake-up in which the authorities announced that it was closing and diverting roadways across major arteries of the capital. The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued an

Banned in Cinemas, #1 on Netflix: How Dhurandhar Took Pakistan by Storm

Banned in Cinemas, #1 on Netflix: How Dhurandhar Took Pakistan by Storm

In the situation when Dhurandhar could not get a theatrical release in Pakistan, not many people thought that it could take over digital screens instead. But the spy thriller has inverted the formula and already

Basant Holidays Buzz: Lahore’s Kite Festival Sparks Debate Across City

Basant Holidays Buzz: Lahore’s Kite Festival Sparks Debate Across City

The Basant, which is one of the most popular cultural festivals in the city, is also returning to Lahore to embrace spring once again. The Basant holidays of 6th February 2026 to 8th February 2026